I am currently reading spiral dynamics. It might be interesting to present clothing through the eyes of different stages of development. (colour scheme belongs to the theory)
Beige: clothing is about basic needs. Survival, being warm when relevant. They don’t really matter beyond that. They might get damaged and need replacing.
Purple: clothing is about basic needs but also about identity and mythic connection. Grandma gives you a scarf, that scarf is special and holds the special for its lifetime. Attire can have powers, colours can represent spirit.
Red: clothing is about showing off. Being strong. I am the best because I have the best clothing. Attire is about status and status alone. These gold chainz. They are because I represent being at the top.
Blue: attire is about showing off rank and expertise. You know I’m the boss because I wear armani suits. I know how to pay attention to the right details and be technically correct so other people recognise my rank.
Orange: I like status for myself. Having a sports car is for me. It’s because I’m great.
Green: everyone can wear what they like. Programmers in hoodies. That’s because we are above all that signalling status stuff. It’s not about the clothes we wear, it’s about the people we are and the diverse opinions we bring to the table.
Tier 2
Yellow: okay. I still need to be warm. I can still wear grandma’s scarf, but I also get to be technically correct about what’s the best thing for me to wear. And it might be a hoodie, or it might not be a hoodie. Depending on the room I’m walking into. I can dress as I like and still be impressive to both others and myself and be comfortable.
Turquoise: everything at yellow is correct and there’s still a way to dress that makes others feel included and supported and not intimidated by my power but also know that I have the power if I need it. I also get to wear my identities in ways that suit me.
Coral:?? (unsure) in any moment, with every room I walk into, I know how to be to get what I want out of the room and to have the room be the best version of itself. I’m not always in charge but I am always moving to where I want things to be. My clothes allow me to be at all levels at all times depending on who’s looking at me.
Logos are also part of identity and can be important to signal belonging. Band T-Shirts. Logos of Organizations.
Green:
If you go in a formal suit to an informal event with people in green you are unlikely to be accepted the same way as you would if you dress like the other people at the event. Ingroup/outgroup thinking is still part of green spiral-dynamics.
This is awesome. If you’re in London I’d love to meet & talk, all those levels-of-consciousness type things really interest me. Send a message if you’re interested!
I am currently reading spiral dynamics. It might be interesting to present clothing through the eyes of different stages of development. (colour scheme belongs to the theory)
Beige: clothing is about basic needs. Survival, being warm when relevant. They don’t really matter beyond that. They might get damaged and need replacing.
Purple: clothing is about basic needs but also about identity and mythic connection. Grandma gives you a scarf, that scarf is special and holds the special for its lifetime. Attire can have powers, colours can represent spirit.
Red: clothing is about showing off. Being strong. I am the best because I have the best clothing. Attire is about status and status alone. These gold chainz. They are because I represent being at the top.
Blue: attire is about showing off rank and expertise. You know I’m the boss because I wear armani suits. I know how to pay attention to the right details and be technically correct so other people recognise my rank.
Orange: I like status for myself. Having a sports car is for me. It’s because I’m great.
Green: everyone can wear what they like. Programmers in hoodies. That’s because we are above all that signalling status stuff. It’s not about the clothes we wear, it’s about the people we are and the diverse opinions we bring to the table.
Tier 2
Yellow: okay. I still need to be warm. I can still wear grandma’s scarf, but I also get to be technically correct about what’s the best thing for me to wear. And it might be a hoodie, or it might not be a hoodie. Depending on the room I’m walking into. I can dress as I like and still be impressive to both others and myself and be comfortable.
Turquoise: everything at yellow is correct and there’s still a way to dress that makes others feel included and supported and not intimidated by my power but also know that I have the power if I need it. I also get to wear my identities in ways that suit me.
Coral:?? (unsure) in any moment, with every room I walk into, I know how to be to get what I want out of the room and to have the room be the best version of itself. I’m not always in charge but I am always moving to where I want things to be. My clothes allow me to be at all levels at all times depending on who’s looking at me.
Purple:
Logos are also part of identity and can be important to signal belonging. Band T-Shirts. Logos of Organizations.
Green:
If you go in a formal suit to an informal event with people in green you are unlikely to be accepted the same way as you would if you dress like the other people at the event. Ingroup/outgroup thinking is still part of green spiral-dynamics.
This is awesome. If you’re in London I’d love to meet & talk, all those levels-of-consciousness type things really interest me. Send a message if you’re interested!
Sydney not London but pm and we can chat via [current hip method]
Hahaha great